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New M&S Foodhall in Northampton applies for alcohol licence ahead of opening

Plans for a new Marks & Spencer Foodhall at a Northampton retail park have moved a step closer after the retailer applied for a licence to sell alcohol.

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Major new health club near Northampton, 128 homes and upgrades among latest planning applications

Plans for a major new health and fitness club near Northampton, air source heat pumps at a listed building in Weston Favell and a new fibre telecoms installation in the town centre are among the latest planning applications submitted to West Northamptonshire Council.

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Michael Thompson: Friend says alleged murder victim was ‘happiest’ she has ever seen her with new partner

A friend of the alleged murder victim says the 43-year-old was the “happiest” she has ever seen her with her new partner, the court heard on Wednesday, June 3.

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Fire crews deal with collision on M1 between Northampton and Milton Keynes involving heavy goods vehicles

Four fire crews tackled a collision on the M1 between Northampton and Milton Keynes between two heavy goods vehicles this morning (Thursday).

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Michael Thompson: First paramedic to arrive at alleged murder scene saw no signs CPR had been carried out

The court heard that the first paramedic to arrive at the alleged murder scene saw no signs that CPR had been carried out by the defendant on Kimberley Thompson.

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West Northamptonshire Council relaunches search for chief executive with £200k salary

West Northamptonshire Council has relaunched its search for a permanent chief executive months after an earlier recruitment campaign failed to identify a suitable candidate.

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'It's a living nightmare': Resident raises safety concerns, parking pressures and overflowing rubbish since six-bed HMO created in quiet street in Daventry

A concerned Daventry resident says safety fears, parking pressures and overflowing rubbish have arisen in a quiet neighbourhood after a six-bed HMO was created next door to his family home.

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Residents' concerns lead to reduced alcohol sales hours for Northampton convenience store

A Northampton convenience store on a residential street has been granted a new alcohol licence for reduced hours, following feedback from neighbours.

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Councillors demand answers over West Northamptonshire project overspends and £14m in contract waivers

Members of the authority’s audit committee have called for increased oversight on West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) financial management of large capital projects and contract procurements .

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'Incredibly frustrating': Calls for council to sit down with Network Rail and finally reopen Northants village bridge closed for two years

Calls have once again been made for West Northants Council (WNC) to sit down with Network Rail and finally reopen a village bridge closed for two years.

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Hospice volunteers donate more than 33,500 hours to support patients and families

A hospice serving communities across south Northamptonshire has paid tribute to its volunteers after they donated more than 33,500 hours of their time over the past year.

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Billing Aquadrome sees surge in demand as holidaymakers book summer stays earlier

A Northampton holiday park has reported a significant increase in demand for camping and touring holidays, with some peak dates selling out weeks in advance.

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Free bike checks and guided rides on offer across Northampton during Bike Week

People across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to get back on their bikes as a series of free events take place during this year’s Bike Week.

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Independent butcher in busy Northampton street makes 'difficult decision' to close its doors for good

An independent butcher in a busy Northampton street has made the 'difficult decision' to close its doors for good.

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Multi-vehicle crash forced closure on busy route in and out of Northampton

A crash involving a number of vehicles forced the closure of a busy route in and out of town.

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Iconic Red Arrows to fly over Northampton this week - date and time plus full flight path

The Red Arrows are to fly over Northampton this weekend on their way back from Silverstone.

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Wathen Wigg Bridge over River Nene in Northampton taped off by emergency services

Police, fire crews, water rescue teams and ambulances are all on standby in Southbridge with an emergency incident ongoing.

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Fundraising boost gives Northampton musician hope after record deal collapse and car crash

A Northampton musician says the instant support she has received for a fundraising campaign has left her with a more positive outlook on life after a car crash.

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Driver dies and passenger serious injured in crash near Northamptonshire village

A man died and a passenger sustained serious injuries in a fatal accident in Northamptonshire, police have confirmed.

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West Northamptonshire Council forced to refund drivers after parking charge blunder leaves fines invalid

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) must issue refunds to anyone who paid increased parking charges or received a ticket for Blue Badge non-payment over the last month, after it made an error in how the updated fees were imposed across Northampton.